November is National Diabetes Awareness Month
Join us as we celebrate the remarkable spirit of this community and continue our commitment to advancing diabetes research.
Transforming Lives: Jacoby’s Journey with Type 1 Diabetes and SDRI’s Impact
In 2018, at the age of four, Jacoby developed symptoms of type 1 diabetes. Jacoby’s mother, Jody, vividly remembers Jacoby’s pediatrician telling her to take him directly to Cottage Hospital Emergency Room as Jacoby was in severe Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA), a...
Overcoming Challenges: Kayla’s Journey in Gestational Diabetes
After three long years of infertility, Kayla became pregnant in 2021 after her first round of in vitro fertilization treatment. Kayla was diagnosed with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) during her routine glucose screening. This came as a shock, as she had no...
Farming for Life to use veggies as low-cost diabetes treatment
Santa Maria Sun article discusses Farming for Life program. “Sansum Diabetes Research Institute, a Santa Barbara-based diabetes research and health care clinic, was recently awarded a four-year U.S. Department of Agriculture grant to continue its investigation...
SDRI Needs Your Support!
Dear Friends, As we come to the close of another year, I’m inspired to share a heartfelt message that highlights the incredible work being done by our dedicated team at Sansum Diabetes Research Institute (SDRI). Our mission is clear: to enhance the lives of...